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'Two-speed' CSRD implementation could follow delays, says law firm

Final approval for the EU's landmark Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) could result in "two-speed" implementation and impact access to sustainable finance...

Rise of sustainable repos shows 'entry point' into emerging markets, says BNP

Sustainable repurchase agreements could provide an accessible entry point for investments in emerging markets, BNP Paribas has said.

Delayed European database for disclosures gets Council sign-off

A two-year delay to a proposal for a free, publicly available European Single Access Point (ESAP) for financial and sustainability-related information has been agreed by EU member states.

BlackRock: divestment could cause vulnerability to supply shocks

BlackRock has warned investors that withdrawing from carbon-intensive sectors, before low-carbon alternatives are phased in, could leave their portfolios vulnerable to supply shocks.

Green securitisations 'under-utilised in Europe'

Green securitisations are largely being under-utilised in Europe, said a European markets expert.

Bond round-up: KfW, Volkswagen, Bpifrance, JAB, BCP ... and more

International carbon market 'will be addressed at COP27', webinar hears

A framework for the international trading of carbon credits will be reviewed during COP27, a webinar heard, and could boost some countries' income by up to 15% of GDP.

Brazilian investor targets $100m with deforestation fund

A JGP Asset Management fund focused on preventing deforestation will aim to raise around $100 million, an executive at the Rio di Janeiro-headquartered company has said.

Global capital requirement for climate risks is crucial for transition

Japanese regulator recommends framing global warming as "a time bomb" to spur action

Winners of Environmental Finance's Sustainable Investment Awards 2022 revealed

The winners of Environmental Finance's annual Sustainable Investment Awards for 2022 have been announced.